Morning reports detailed multiple Israeli airstrikes on schools in Gaza, with Al-Karamah School bombing killing 15-19 martyrs by midday. Palestinian PM Muhammad Mustafa officially declared Gaza a "famine zone" as the World Health Organization warned of malnutrition threatening children's lives.

By early afternoon, death tolls mounted with 38 killed in 24 hours. The bloodiest attack came at midday when Israeli forces bombed the Thai restaurant and surrounding popular market in western Gaza, killing 25-33 people.

Diplomatic activity intensified with Egypt and Qatar working on a new ceasefire proposal coinciding with Trump's upcoming regional visit. Trump announced he would reveal details of potential Gaza ceasefire talks within 24 hours. Reuters reported high-level consultations about Washington potentially leading a "temporary administration" in Gaza, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.

Al-Qassam Brigades released footage of ambushes against Israeli forces in Rafah and Khan Yunis.